Economics and similar, for the sleep-deprived

A subtle change has been made to the comments links, so they no longer pop up. Does this in any way help with the problem about comments not appearing on permalinked posts, readers?

Update: seemingly not

Update: Oh yeah!

Tuesday, November 05, 2002

Bring in the vote

On this sacred day of democracy, a few points to ponder for my American friends:

Unless your local race is utterly atypical, the chance that your vote will make any difference at all is microscopic.

The two main parties are virtually indistinguishable from each other, and the third party stands no chance of election

Despite what other websites tell you, you can complain if you don't vote; the American constitution and the European Declaration on Human rights both protect your right to do so. The editorial staff of D-Squared Digest has not cast a vote for the last eight years, and we complain all the time.

The polling station is most likely inconveniently located, poorly appointed, and doesn't serve drinks. At any time today which might be convenient for you, the queues will be long.

By casting a vote in this election, you are implicitly endorsing its outcome, which is likely to include several policies which were repugnant to you.

Clinton was not any better.

Gore would not have handled this any better.

Abortion rights are safe, the economy is most likely outside the control of any politician and American foreign policy will always be stupid and cruel until another Empire takes over.

Voting's for saps

If you don't vote, you don't feel so bad when your side loses.

Thank you, we now return you to scheduled programming. God Bless Armenia.